Kamloops travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kamloops

With a population of 68,714, Kamloops is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kamloops to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Kamloops

If you’re looking for affordable options, Terra Restaurant (326 Victoria St) and Storms On The River (1502 River St) are great picks.

When to visit Kamloops

Kamloops in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamloops in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 123
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kamloops in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 30 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kamloops, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Kamloops

Plane

When flying to Kamloops, you’ll arrive at Kamloops (YKA), which is located 10 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Kamloops include Delta, KLM and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Kamloops departs from Victoria and takes around 1h.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Kamloops. The train station in Kamloops is called Kamloops North, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kamloops is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 252 km from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kamloops, including Rider Express, Ebus and Bus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Kamloops takes 338 km and will cost you around C$ 63. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about C$ 98 for a journey of 467 km. Kamloops’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Kamloops, you’ll arrive at Kamloops (YKA), which is located 10 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Kamloops include Delta, KLM and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Kamloops departs from Victoria and takes around 1h.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Kamloops. The train station in Kamloops is called Kamloops North, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kamloops is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 252 km from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kamloops, including Rider Express, Ebus and Bus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Kamloops takes 338 km and will cost you around C$ 63. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about C$ 98 for a journey of 467 km. Kamloops’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the downtown.

Airports near Kamloops

Airlines serving Kamloops

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
Air China
Good (30 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (536 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (670 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,773 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kamloops

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Kamloops and Rodeway Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kamloops

Most booked hotels in Kamloops

Wingate by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 168+
Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 207+
The Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 123+
Travelodge by Wyndham Kamloops
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 101+
Riverland Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 137+
Ramada by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
C$ 149+

Renting a car in Kamloops

Renting a car in Kamloops costs C$ 80 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Kamloops.

Expect to pay C$ 1.89 per litre in Kamloops (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 22.62 and C$ 30.16. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kamloops, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kamloops costs C$ 80 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Kamloops.

Expect to pay C$ 1.89 per litre in Kamloops (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 22.62 and C$ 30.16. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kamloops, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.